Podcast: How to craft winning proposals

Should you be putting samples inside your proposals? Should higher fees equal longer proposals? What are the 5 basic elements every proposal should have? Find out answers to these questions, and many more, in my recent interview for the International Freelancers Academy with Ed Gandia. In this hour-long interview, we cover the real information you need to craft winning proposals. Topics also discussed include:  The most common types of proposals - 4 types Hybrid all-in-one proposals Optional elements (marketing, testimonials, usage rights, client responsibility, results ) Do you need an attorney involved for legal language? Should you place an expiration date on your price? How to submit your proposal How and when to follow up Should you ask for the business? How to discuss next steps… Handling price objections If you want to increase your chances of winning projects – The Proposal Bundle (we have versions for Designers and Copywriters) will give you 25 resources, plus 11 actual sample proposals to use as models.